Album: Let It Be Writer: Lennon/McCartney Singer: Lennon/McCartney
Verdict: A few times John and Paul each had a song that they had only partially composed and decided to combine the two songs together. This is my least favorite, though the two guys were barely speaking at this point so it’s not that surprising. I love the bridge where Paul screams “All that I’ve been looking for was somebody who looked like you!” John’s “everybody” song at the end is a nice fade-out but it goes on a bit too long.
Verdict: I used to likr this song more as it’s a good demonstration of John’s occasional ability to hit the high notes (You laid it down for all to see!). But lyrically it’s rather dull and my wife’s cat is named Sadie. And now I read that it was basically a “Fuck You” song to Maharishi Yogi.
Album: With the Beatles Writer: Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman Singer: Lennon
Verdict: Five writers, really? Anyway, the first Motown single to go #1 thanks to the Marvelettes. John doesn’t do it the same justice, but it’s such a solid song it works okay anyway.
Verdict: Album filler with weak lyrics, but John’s singing here gives it a little extra. Really awkward first verse, though, with one entire line of the song just being the word “butterflies.”
Verdict: Curious as to why John wrote this for his son but didn’t wind up singing it. Perhaps because he knew he couldn’t top Paul’s ode to his son, Hey Jude? I mean, why else dump it on Ringo? Ringo’s voice ain’t too bad here, but it is incredibly cheesy with lush orchestral arrangements by George Martin. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 155-151→
Album: Magical Mystery Tour Writer: Harrison Singer: Harrison
Verdict: Another song where Harrison seems to be intentionally avoiding any semblance of range. Almost monotone, and I’m also referring to the lyrics. Plus, the endless repetition of “don’t be long” gets very tiresome. And there’s that Hammond organ again I don’t like. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 160-156→
Verdict: An unusual verse structure and I enjoy the swing-beat. Paul’s guitar playing ain’t bad either. But there’s not a lot of energy to this one and it’s very forgettable. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 165-161→
Album: With the Beatles Writer: McCartney Singer: McCartney
Verdict: I like this better than the band did that’s for sure. The verses, like most of their early stuff, is garbage. But I think the chorus has a pretty neat hook. Paul and John harmonize well, and I like how it crescendos upwards until Paul belts “It’s you!” But yeah, faint praise. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 170-166→
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